Pointers for the EBRDs forthcoming mining sector strategy
Policy comments | 20 November 2010
The document summarises the goals on which, according to Bankwatch, a future EBRD mining sector strategy needs to be based if the EBRD wants to support sustainable development. It includes specific recommendations to help ensure that EBRD investments in the mining sector bring real benefits for communities, avoid environmental and social harm, reduce CO2 emissions and do not increase countries’ dependence on commodities.
Institution: EBRD
Theme: Social & economic impacts | Other harmful projects | Mining
Project: Chelopech cyanide gold project, Bulgaria | Kolubara lignite mine, Serbia | Kumtor Gold Mine, Kyrgyzstan
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